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Screenwriting 1

Online Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 1 (5 Saturday Mornings)10:30am - 1:30pm Pacific$480Limited Spots

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This class will prepare you to write a feature length movie. If you're looking for TV writing classes, click here.

You dream of writing a killer script that launches you to the top of “The Black List” and gets you a seven figure deal. Veteran screenwriter Chris Reed (13 scripts sold) can help. He’s written for all the big boys, Disney, Fox, Sony, and Nickelodeon and even created the a screenplay “Jaguar” that would eventually become “The Lion King” while working on a three-picture deal at Disney Feature Animation.

In this five-week Online Intro Screenwriting Class, you’ll get Chris’s help on your great movie idea and how to turn it into a terrific script. Chris will teach you about story structure, outlining, the intersection of character and conflict, the difference between plot and story, formatting, and scene writing. He’ll also share his secrets for breaking into the business and staying there and how to avoid the rookie mistakes that could end your career. By the end of the class, you’ll understand the fundamentals of screenwriting craft, honed your project’s premise, characters, and even written a beat sheet.

If you haven’t taken a Screenwriting class before, we suggest you start with Screenwriting 101 to help get you up to speed!

Chris Reed

13 Scripts Sold

Christopher Reed has sold 5 original screenplays and written 8 other screenplays under contract to various studios including Sony Pictures and Nickelodeon with his writing partner, Cynthia Carle. Chris’s screenwriting career began at Disney Feature Animation where he wrote the feature screenplay, JAGUAR, a concept that would later become THE LION KING. He wrote the original screenplay for the Turner Animation feature CATS DON’T DANCE. Chris has written many screenplays, including the Touchstone feature film, THE SIXTH MAN, as well as the Disney Channel original movie YOU WISH, which was nominated for a Humanitas Award with his writing partner Carle. He has produced a number of short films, including the hugely popular PINK FIVE Star Wars fan film series as well as DOUBLE SHOT, which he also wrote, and THE SPECIALS, which he co-produced and directed. He is the author of two published novels, THE BIG SCRATCH and THE CURSE OF THE WHITE CAT (Ballentine Books /Bastei Lubbe). Chris began his creative career in the theater world where he was founder and Artistic Director of the Siskiyou Performing Arts, writing, producing and directing many plays over 4 seasons. He was also Managing Director of the Magic Theater of San Francisco, producing original works by Sam Shepard, Joe Chapin and other major playwrights. Four of his own plays have been produced in New York, Detroit, California and Oregon. He has produced and directed many independent projects, plays, music, dance events, and internet content. MORE

“Chris is obviously a master at storytelling and his feedback is invaluable. I learned so much from his templates and teaching. He also was able to absorb our story ideas in all their complexity and offer really helpful feedback. He was also encouraging and enthusiastic about all of our ideas! I felt very supported.”
“Chris was so supportive, positive, & thorough. He was a joy to work with. I liked that each class combined: 1. One-on-one, interactive work w/ each student based on our completed homework 2. A detailed lecture 3. Excerpts of a different movie each week to illustrate the focus of his lesson. I loved his enthusiasm, his lack of cynicism, & his ability to give each student his full focus, helping us troubleshoot issues & redirecting us in a positive way when necessary without ever being overly critical. He made us feel as if he genuinely WANTED to be there with us, and enjoyed the process of working with us, which is huge.”
“Chris is a phenomenal teacher who is busy in his day job writing and producing films but shares his smarts and enthusiasm generously with his students. He really gets you to dig into character and find their Modus Operandi, the real engine of any good story.”
“Chris steps you through the process, identifies weak points in your work and leads you to solutions without just telling you how to fix something. He’s always positive and supportive. Good vibes all around.”
“His information was clear, and he explained everything in perfect sequence. He encouraged everyone in the class and he challenged us with his questions. He took the time to listen and explain every element.”
“Chris is one of those rare teachers who is able to see art from a high level. He was able to help me look at my script in a more focused and serious way and maybe create something that would actually be meaningful. He is a gem. I was changed for the better after his class.”
“I can't express enough how much Chris gives to his students. He is a fantastic teacher, extremely knowledgeable, and generous with his time and wisdom. He's very, very positive and encouraging. I'm very grateful for Chris.”

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